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U.S. flag and Judge gavel are seen in this illustration taken, August 6, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Montana top court says youth have right to stable climate

This was the first lawsuit to go to trial in the US by young environmental activists challenging policies they say are exacerbating climate...

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Federal hostility could delay offshore wind projects in US, derailing state climate goals

Analysis: East Coast states rely on offshore wind for clean energy, but Donald Trump's presidency may threaten their ambitious climate goals.

FILE PHOTO: Wind turbines are shown in Palm Springs, California, U.S., October 12, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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US watchdog recommends Energy Department halt loans to green projects

The U.S. Department of Energy's inspector general urged halting loans for green projects amid concerns over conflicts of interest.

A wheel loader takes ore to a crusher at the MP Materials rare earth mine in Mountain Pass, California, U.S. January 30, 2020. Picture taken January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo
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Trump advisers urge ending environmental reviews for mines receiving US funds

Advisers to Trump recommend waiving environmental reviews for critical minerals projects to boost U.S. production and reduce reliance on China.

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How Canada and the country’s premiers must respond to Trump’s trade and energy policies

Opinion: Donald Trump’s threats violate the foundations of Canada-U.S. trade. A response in the area of energy would be justified and strategic.

FILE - Solar panels operate near a street in the Obalende neighborhood of Lagos, Nigeria, Aug. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File)
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Nigerians press for solar jobs and electricity, with little success

In Nigeria, solar ambitions falter due to government inaction, despite rising demand for clean energy and micro-solar solutions.

A digital render depicts what Stegra's steel mill outside Boden, Sweden will look like when completed, in this handout image obtained December 16, 2024. Stegra/Handout via REUTERS
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Sweden’s north frets over financial risks as green boom stumbles

Sweden's local authorities seek more financial support as Northvolt's bankruptcy threatens the green industry transition.

The Switch logo is pictured on a data center in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo
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Sam Altman-backed Oklo signs power agreement with data center operator

Sam Altman-backed Oklo has signed a deal to provide 12 GW of nuclear power to Switch, supporting clean energy for data centers.

The new EPR nuclear reactor at Flamanville in  northwestern France will soon be delivering electricity to the grid (AFP)
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After long delay, French nuclear plant coming on stream

France's Flamanville nuclear reactor will start service on December 20, 2024, after 12 years of delays and rising costs.

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